ELLIS — The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. March 19 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1013 Washington.

Appointments can be made online by clicking HERE.

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in the community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds — and most people will need blood during their lifetime.